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Columbus police report falling violent crime, higher clearance rates and seek retention incentives
Summary
Police leaders told council murders and several other Part 1 crimes fell in 2025 and clearance rates exceeded national averages; the department requested certification pay and discussed recruitment, training and drone rollout to sustain gains.
Chief Mathis and senior commanders presented an extended public‑safety briefing, telling council that the Columbus Police Department has seen reductions in multiple violent‑crime categories alongside improvements in response times and investigation clearance rates.
Mathis opened by noting recent recognitions for officers and the department, including an FBI National Academy “agency of the year” award. Deputy Chief Roger Graham described recruiting and retention changes — increasing digital recruiting, high‑school and college…
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